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But letís assume Mother Nature bows to the NFLís will. In counterprogramming, Animal Planetís Puppy Bowl X is set to air at 3 p.m. today and is better than ever, if you consider penguin cheerleaders and a halftime show by Internet meme icon Keyboard Cat a plus.

But watch your backs, you little fluffballs of canine cuteness ó the felines have their claws out.

Hallmark Channel is debuting the Kitten Bowl, another pet-themed alternative to the Super Bowl festivities.

Starting at noon today, aww-inducing kitties will be frolicking during the event hosted by Beth Stern.